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american sign language – minor
Even if you don’t plan to work in a field that requires ASL proficiency, having expertise in this crucial second language can be a significant advantage on your resume. Brush up on your ASL skills while learning more about the deaf community and language acquisition with an ASL minor.
credits required for the American Sign Language minor
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
Highlights of the program
- Communicate with members of the deaf community no matter what your career
- Gain a deeper understanding of an underserved population
- Hone your communication skills in a way that translates to all levels of work
Example Courses
Faculty
CAROLYN BALL
NTT Assistant Professor/Adjunct Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
ballc@wou.edu
LYRA BEHNKE
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8322 | behnkel@wou.edu | RWEC 139
TIE BURCHAM
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8324 | burchamt@wou.edu | RWEC 139
JEN BYRNES
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
byrnesj@wou.edu | WOU BUTTER #21
LISA CATHERWOOD
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
catherwoodl@wou.edu
BENJAMIN CAVALETTO
Lead Interpreter/Adjunct Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8250 | cavaletb@wou.edu | AP
VICKI DARDEN
NTT Visiting Assistant Professor/Adjunct Lecturer, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8803 | dardenv@wou.edu | RWEC 143
MARTHA DODSWORTH
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
dodsworthm@wou.edu
KARA GOURNARIS
Assistant Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8322 | gournark@wou.edu | RWEC 149
PATRICK GRAHAM
Associate Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8322 | grahamp@wou.edu | RWEC 132
SARAH HEWLETT
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-9124 | hewletts@wou.edu | RWEC 145
KATHLEEN KENYON
Mx., Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-9415 | kenyonk@wou.edu | RWEC 158
ELAYNE KULETZ
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8471 | kuletze@wou.edu | RWEC 120
AMY KYLER-YANO
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
kyleryanoa@wou.edu
CHIEN-CHUN LIN
Assistant Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-9305 | linc@wou.edu | RWEC 141
ELISA MARONEY
Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8735 | maronee@wou.edu | RWEC 144
FRAN NI
Associate Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8038 | nic@wou.edu | RWEC 135
BRIAN PEET
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8324 | peetb@wou.edu | RWEC 139
KATHERINE PFAFF
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8322 | pfaffk@wou.edu | RWEC 150
KIMBERLY POAGE
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8758 | poagek@wou.edu | RWEC 159
BRENDA PUHLMAN
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
puhlmanb@wou.edu
BRENT REDPATH
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-831-8277 | redpathb@wou.edu | RWEC 136
BETH SHULER-KRAUSE
NTT Instructor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
shulerkrauseb@wou.edu
AMANDA SMITH
Professor, Division Chair, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8650 | smithar@wou.edu | RWEC 140
DENISE THEW
Program Coordinator, Associate Professor, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-9341 | thewd@wou.edu | RWEC 134
ERIN TRINE
NTT Lecturer, Deaf Studies & Professional Studies
503-838-8730 | trinee@wou.edu | RWEC 142